Music stars who died in plane crashes

The music world has been hit hard by air tragedies over the years.

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With hectic tours to often remote places, the music world
has been hit hard by air tragedies over the years. In December 2012, Mexican American star Jenni Rivera and six others were killed when their Learjet crashed in
rugged territory following a concert. Here are some other notable musicians who lost their lives in plane crashes. less

With hectic tours to often remote places, the music world
has been hit hard by air tragedies over the years. In December 2012, Mexican American star Jenni Rivera and six others were killed when their Learjet ... more

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With hectic tours to often remote places, the music world
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Seven members of Reba McEntire's band and her tour manager where killed in 1991 after their plane crashed south of San Diego. Guitarist Chris Austin, 27, backup singer Paula Kaye Evans, 33, bassist
Terry ... more

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March
5, 1963: Country singer Patsy Cline, whose hits included “Crazy” and “She’s Got
You,” and fellow singers Cowboy Copas and Hawkshaw Hawkins died in a plane
crash near Camden, Tenn.

March 5, 1963: Country singer Patsy Cline, whose hits included “Crazy” and “She’s Got You,” and fellow singers Cowboy Copas and Hawkshaw Hawkins died in a plane crash near Camden, Tenn.

March
19, 1982: Randall “Randy” Rhoads, lead guitarist in rock star Ozzy Osbourne’s
band, along with two others, were killed when their Beechcraft Bonanza
allegedly flew too low while “buzzing” a band van on tour in Leesburg, Fla. less

March 19, 1982: Randall “Randy” Rhoads, lead guitarist in rock star Ozzy Osbourne’s band, along with two others, were killed when their Beechcraft Bonanza allegedly flew too low while “buzzing” a ... more

March 21, 1987: Dean Paul Martin, former member of the 1960s band Dino, Desi and Billy and son of entertainer of Dean Martin, was killed with his co-pilot. The two, flying an F-4 phantom, were members of the California Air National Guard. less

March 21, 1987: Dean Paul Martin, former member of the 1960s band Dino, Desi and Billy and son of entertainer of Dean Martin, was killed with his co-pilot. The two, flying an F-4 phantom, were members of the ... more

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Oct. 21, 1977: Lead singer Ronnie Van Zant and guitarist Stevie Gaines
of the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd died in a plane crash in McComb, Miss.

Oct. 21, 1977: Lead singer Ronnie Van Zant and guitarist Stevie Gaines
of the rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd died in a plane crash in McComb, Miss.

SingerJim Croceis seen as he appeared at his last performance in Natchitoches, La., Sept. 21, 1973. After this appearance, he and five others were killed when his plane crashed near Natchitoches airport.